King David

1010 BCE–970 BCE

Nationality: Hebrew

Historical Period: Ancient Asia

King David was the most powerful king of biblical Israel who ruled from 1010 BC to 970 BC. He expanded the size of his kingdom, created a unitary state, and chose Jerusalem as the new capital city. David was also a gifted poet.

Quotes from King David:

• The Psalmist laments that he lives in a Society which “hateth peace” and cries out “I am for peace: but when I speak they are for war”

• Contributor: The Book of Psalms (KJV)